Russians made "unrealistic" demands at Istanbul talks, Sky News reports

The Russian side has put forward a number of unacceptable conditions during the ongoing negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Source: Sky News, as reported by European Pravda

Details: According to Sky News, which cited a source within Ukrainian diplomatic circles, Russia made demands that are unrealistic and go far beyond what had previously been discussed.

The source said the Russian demands include the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from its own territory before a ceasefire can be declared.

The source also noted that there were other "non-starters".

Background:

• It was reported earlier that direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine had begun in Istanbul for the first time in over three years.
• Russia was reported to have sent a low-level delegation led by Putin aide Vladimir Medinsky to the talks in Türkiye.
• The Russian delegation in Istanbul demanded that US representatives not be present at the negotiations with Ukraine. 

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